Welcome to San Diego Junior Theatre’s 67th Season — SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
We’re Creepy and we’re Kooky… and (probably) altogether Ooky! Thus the launch of our 67th Season—and that’s only the beginning! We’ll take you on a theatrical ride to meet a girl who fancies herself, to get to know a brother and sister who befriend dinosaurs, and to join four siblings as they discover a magic land through a wardrobe! Leap tall buildings with your favorite super hero, take a visit with the unlikeliest of friends in a spider and a small pig, and then shake it up with your favorite Elvis Presley hits!
Where else can such thrilling tales all explode in one season? San Diego Junior Theatre, of course! We are never ones to rest on our laurels. We love to discover new journeys together and to create innovative ways to tell old stories—and always leave you wanting to come back for more!
As the new Artistic Director of this wonderful organization, nothing excites me more than watching our young performers apply the necessary tools and techniques to the art of theatre, while learning the deeper and more important lessons of discipline, respect, and bonds of friendship that they will carry with them throughout the rest of their lives.
What a glorious experience for me to be a part of this rich and diverse family. Yes, we are a family (Addams and otherwise) and like a family, all are welcome!
RAYME SCIARONI Artistic Director
The Mission of San Diego Junior Theatre San Diego Junior Theatre provides engaging, innovative and high-quality theatre education and productions to enhance the lives of children of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and levels of interest. VISIT JuniorTheatre.com/donate JuniorTheatre.com/donate/ Main-Stage Shows Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
October 24 - November 9, 2014 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
Recommended for Ages 10 and Older. A JT Premiere!
It’s every father’s nightmare! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.
The Addams Family is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. Phone 866-378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com. , Rippledink s Repertory features the same students, rotating from 2 cast to CAST for both shows! Plays in Rep!
January 2-18, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park Book by Jenny Laird Music and Lyrics by Randy Courts Additional Lyrics by Will Osborne Based on Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
When siblings Jack and Annie accidentally stumble upon a tree house time machine, they find themselves transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Join Jack and Annie on their adventure into the past and meet an amazing cast of dinosaurs face-to-face!
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone 212-541-4684. Fax 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com. Two plays shown in repertory over three weekends at the Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park, January 2-18, 2015.
Fancy Nancy - The Musical January 3-18, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book and Lyrics by Susan DiLallo Music and Lyrics by Danny Abosch Based on the Books by Jane O’Conner and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive (that's fancy for 100 percent sure) that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted? And will she and her friends be able to save the day when disaster strikes right before the show?
Produced with permission by The Susan Gurman Agency, LLC, 1501 Broadway, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10036, and by HarperCollins Children’s Books, Inc. February 27 - March 15, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette Based on the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Recommended for All Ages!
When the four Pevensie children stumble upon an old wardrobe, little do they know, that they will discover the magical world of Narnia. Full of mystical creatures, talking animals, and great escapes, this action-packed story by C.S. Lewis depicts the triumph of Aslan, the great lion and ruler of Narnia, over the White Witch. Join the adventure as four brave kids, one great lion, and an entire kingdom fight for what is right.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, 311 Washington St, Woodstock, Illinois 60098. Phone 815-338-7170. Fax 815-338-8981. www.dramaticpublishing.com.
UPcoming Events Visit JuniorTheatre.com for more information, or to order tickets!
Songs of the Season Saturday, November 8, 2014 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park Third annual event features JT students performing selections from our exciting 67th Season, with a dessert reception following. Join us for this kick-off celebration to an amazing year of shows!
Spring Swing Saturday, March 14, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park A musical celebration with Richard Morrison and the JT Big Band, features dancing, special guest performances, and a silent auction.
Godspell in Concert Saturday, June 9, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park Last summer’s successful Advanced Musical Theatre workshop steps onto the main stage for one night only to showcase the glorious songs and sounds of Stephen Scwhartz’ moving and unforgettable score.
San Diego Junior Theatre’s educational programs and productions are sponsored in part by show ticket sales, class and camp registrations, and contributions from donors like you. Major funding is provided by the City of San Diego, the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Theatre Auxiliary. © 2014 by San Diego Junior Theatre. All rights reserved. Design, Thrive | Arts, www.thrivearts.com. April 24 - May 10, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams Book by David Newman and Robert Benton Based Upon the Comic Strip “Superman” by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
A pop art–flavored, musical sendup of the comic book world, with music by Charles Strouse (Annie), that tells the story of the caped hero’s efforts to protect Metropolis from a mad scientist, a megalomaniacal gossip columnist and a mysterious clan of under-employed acrobats.
Broadway production produced by Harold Prince, in association with Ruth Mitchell. Directed for the Broadway stage by Harold Prince. It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman is presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Phone 212-688-9191. www.tams-witmark.com. Superman is a registered trademark of DC Comics. , Charlotte s Web June 26 - July 12, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Adapted by Joseph Robinette Based on the Book by E.B. White
Suitable for All Ages!
The word is out, he’s “some pig,” “radiant,” “terrific!” A story of friendship, loss and love, Charlotte’s Web shines onstage. Intelligent, funny, and heartfelt, the book by E.B. White has captivated young readers for generations. When an affectionate pig named Wilbur is saved from slaughter and sent to live on a nearby farm, he finds a barnyard full of animals who quickly become family. But it’s the most unlikely of friends who proves to be his best — a spider named Charlotte who uses her skills to save Wilbur’s life once more, even as her own is slipping away. It’s the classic tale you know and love!
Charlotte’s Web is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, 311 Washington St, Woodstock, Illinois 60098. Phone 815-338-7170. Fax 815-338-8981. www.dramaticpublishing.com. All Shook Up July 24 - August 9, 2015 Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book by Joe DiPietro Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
The year is 1955, and into a square little town, in a square little state, rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy. It’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
Originally produced on Broadway by Jonathan Pollard, Bernie Kukoff, Clear Channel Entertainment, Harbor Entertainment, Miramax Films, Bob & Harvey Weinstein, Stanley Buchthal, Eric Falkenstein, Nina Essman/Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Jean Cheever, Margaret Cotter, in association with Barney Rosenzweig, Meri Krassner, FGRW Investments, Karen Jason and Phil Ciasullo Conard. Originally produced for Goodspeed Musical, Michael P. Price, Executive Producer, Sue Frost, Associate Producer. All Shook Up is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. Phone 866-378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com. OFf-PARK TheaTRE SERIes AT RoOsevElt
New for this season! San Diego Junior Theatre has created our own version of an “Off-Broadway” theatre experience, through a continuing partnership with neighboring Roosevelt Middle School. LESS THAN a mile away from the Casa del Prado, and a world away in theatrical experiences, San Diego Junior Theatre’s Off-Park series is your ticket to newer, edgier, and more experiential productions: Shakespeare, classic literary pieces, and new plays are among the ways students will look at ideas in a fresh new way. In this smaller and lower- key environment, there are opportunities to investigate new acting techniques, tap new sources of creativity, and hone skills. This exciting new series promises to be a well-known staple of a fine alternative theatrical experience for students and audiences alike.
Maricela de la Luz Lights the World November 14-23, 2014 Off-Park Theatre Series at Roosevelt
By José Rivera
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
A few days before Christmas, as Maricela de la Luz and her brother Riccardo come out of a San Diego mall, the world suddenly changes. It starts off slowly. First it’s the unexplainable snowfall. Then it’s all the adults disappearing. Then it’s the polar bear that appears out of nowhere, followed by the penguins. On this magical and unusual journey the children learn the meaning of heroism and commitment. Flight of the Lawnchair Man February 6-15, 2015 Off-Park Theatre Series at Roosevelt
Book by Peter Ullian Music and Lyrics by Robert Lindsey-Nassif based on a Concept by Robert Lindsey-Nassif
Recommended for Ages 12 and Older. A JT Premiere!
Jerry Gorman is a regular guy from Passaic, New Jersey, who just wants to fly. The neighbors think he's nutty and his mother disapproves. But his girlfriend Gracie believes in him. Loosely based on a true story, Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawnchair and 400 helium balloons. This is a musical that reminds us that dreams can come true if you believe in yourself.
Flight of the Lawnchair Man was first presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2004. Presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. Phone 866-378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com.
Much Ado About Nothing March 27 - April 5, 2015 Off-Park Theatre Series at Roosevelt
Written for the Stage by William Shakespeare
Recommended for Ages 10 and Older.
For Claudio and Hero, it’s love at first sight, while Benedick and Beatrice have been at each other’s throats since before the war that took the men away from the Italian town of Messina. When the lovers decide to play a prank to get their friends to fall in love, Don John decides to kill the mood, attempting to sabotage the lovers’ relationship less than a week before their wedding. This classic Shakespeare comedy shows how the game-playing and plotting of a noble family leads to fun, intrigue, and silly misunderstandings.